How to Add the Derby Client to a Project

 

These instructions show you how to add the Derby database driver to your NetBeans project. You must do this for each new project that uses a database.

Instructions

  1. In Windows Explorer/File Manager, locate the file "derbyclient.jar". You will find this in the directory where the JDK is installed.

    Derby Client Screen Shot 1

  2. Copy the file and paste it in your project folder. In NetBeans you can do this by selecting the Files tab and pasting there.

    Derby Client Screen Shot 2

  3. Switch to the Projects tab, right-click on "Libraries" and select "Add JAR/Folder ..."

    Derby Client Screen Shot 3

  4. In the window that appears, browse to your project folder, select the "derbyclient.jar" file, and make sure that "Relative Path" is checked.

    Derby Client Screen Shot 4

  5. You should now see the derbyclient as a library in your project.

    Derby Client Screen Shot 5

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